The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, discussed bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen strategic relations.
During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, both sides reviewed joint efforts to advance ties, especially in the fields of economy, trade, investment, energy and other vital sectors.
They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common interest, with a focus on developments in the Middle East.
The two leaders emphasised the importance of working to de-escalate tensions in the region and stressed the need to open channels for dialogue and pursue diplomatic solutions to resolve global conflicts.
Sheikh Mohamed and Christodoulides also discussed cooperation in delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the Amalthea maritime corridor initiative.
They stressed the importance of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to create the necessary conditions to provide adequate, unimpeded and sustainable humanitarian support to its residents.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has highlighted the endless possibilities Dubai continues to offer, with "AED2.1 trillion worth of projects underway" and more "in the coming phase".
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded the ‘Mohammed bin Rashid Scarf’ to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, for his dedicated service.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has awarded the first Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Medal to Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the UAE's solidarity with Saudi Arabia during a call with his counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russia's Vladimir Putin have reviewed developments in the Middle East and underscored the importance of reinforcing security and stability in the region during a phone call.
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